Marine Life Spotting with EcoMarine Malta
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During this boat trip, clients get involved in marine wildlife sighting and research while enjoying an entire day sailing off the beautiful Maltese islands. Participants may have the opportunity to help the marine biologist in spotting dolphins, sea turtles and sea birds, and will learn the importance of respect and safeguard of nature through environmental education. An insight of the ecology of the species that are present in the Maltese waters is given at the beginning of the tour in order to better understand behaviour and characteristics of the animals when enjoying the time with them. This boat trip has the aim to let people enjoy the beauty of nature and relax in the most beautiful spots around the Maltese archipelago. At lunch time, the boat will head to a bay for a stop in which clients can swim and have a light lunch with local food and drink.
1 day cruise
1 swimming stops
Bottled water
Marine Biologist
Nibbles, Fresh Water, fresh fruit
Snacks
- CHILD: : 5 - 11
- ADULT: : 12 - 99
- Arrival 30 minutes prior to any departure scheduled
- Children under the age of 16 years must be accompanied at all times
- Discounts and Offers: in case a fully paid booking is made without any type of offer/discount and for any reason, EcoMarine Malta publish a better price for the same type of product, the customer can claim back the difference of the amount paid.
- Eco Marine Malta organises also Children’s tours and during the said tours the children have to be accompanied by their parents at all times.
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- It is important to note that the Skipper/Captain is always in charge.
- Please be aware that we can not guarantee to sight dolphins or other cetaceans, but we can guarantee a different tour, surrounded by nature and tranquillity. Far away, as far as possible, from the usual routes to appreciate Maltese Island from a new point
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Any cancellations have to be affected five (5) days prior to departure and only in this circumstances, the clients are giving full refund less administrative fees of the amount paid. (paid via Paypal 3.5%, paid via bank transfer 2 .5%)
- By booking a tour with Eco Marine Malta you are accepting the terms and conditions.
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Eco Marine Malta has the right to cancel the tours in the eventuality that booking for the tour are less than 6. the tour will be rescheduled for another day. If the clients won’t be able to make it for the following tour they will be fully refunded.
- Eco Marine Malta reserves the right to change the route in accordance to circumstances.
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- It is understandable that the tours take place weather permitting and any cancellations due to bad weather will be rescheduled for another day. If the clients won’t be able to make it for the following tour they will be fully refunded.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The guests are aware that photos and videos are taken during the trip and said consent is given beforehand to avoid any doubt
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Island of Malta
During this boat trip, clients get involved in marine wildlife sighting and research while enjoying an entire day sailing off the beautiful Maltese islands. Participants may have the opportunity to help the marine biologist in spotting dolphins, sea turtles and sea birds, and will learn the importance of respect and safeguard of nature through environmental education. An insight into the ecology of the species that are present in the Maltese waters is given at the beginning of the tour in order to better understand the behaviour and characteristics of the animals when enjoying the time with them. Encounters with wild animals in their own environment are something unique and exciting experience that affects people in a very special and positive way.
Sightings cannot be guaranteed, the marine biologist and the skipper will do their best to find the right route also using specific equipment.
At lunchtime, we will stop in an amazing bay in which clients can swim and taste local food.
Sightings cannot be guaranteed, the marine biologist and the skipper will do their best to find the right route also using specific equipment.
At lunchtime, we will stop in an amazing bay in which clients can swim and taste local food.
8 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Κριτικές
Amazing
adierendonck, 15-06-2021
Had an amazing day tour dolphins spotting and to Filfla. . It was so well organised and educational with a fantastic lunch provided as well. Highly recommended
A once in a lifetime experience for adults and kids
katya b, 22-11-2021
We went with my 6 year old daughter. It was a wonderful experience, my daughter was over the moon! We saw lots of dolphins who gave us a true show :) we saw them hunting, jumping and riding the waves. They stayed very close to the boat and we took lots of close up photos. We had the opportunity to swim in pristine waters and enjoyed some Maltese food platters. I highly recommend it its much more of an amazing and educational experience then watching dolphins perform unnatural idiotic behaviors in marine parks.
Lovely marine experience
T3564FBannettea, 19-08-2022
Lovely experience, and very knowledgeable staff! We had nice views of dolphins and various seabirds. A bit on the expensive side.
Beautiful, memorable sailing trip & dolphin sighting
MariaKPace, 22-09-2022
I took a marine life spotting tour with my 7-year-old daughter. The crew were super friendly and welcoming, and our sailing trip was amazing. We saw several dolphins, as well as different seabirds and some massive fried egg jellyfish. The best part is that the staff are focused on conservation - they're well-informed and incredibly respectful to marine life. I really admire their work and would love to see more of it locally.
Educational boat-based dolphin survey in Malta
nicolestephanieg2021, 09-11-2022
I very much enjoyed the dolphin spotting tour. As a marine biologist I really enjoyed the scientific level Patrizia, the marine biologist on board carried out the observation survey. First, she gave a very good introduction to marine cetaceans of Malta, followed by information regarding dolphin identification and vocalisation.
Then she demonstrated how to ideally spot dolphins, by scanning the horizon with a binoculars and looking out for blows and surface displays.
When we encountered the dolphin pod, she always pointed out the blows, pec slaps and leaps. An average of 5 individuals mingled around the fish farms, in which the dolphins displayed their outstanding hunting skills to us.
After observing the dolphins we also had the opportunity to listen in on the acoustic recordings taken with the hydrophone, and were able to take a look at the spectrogram, to get an idea about what 'clicks' and 'signature whistles' really look like. On top she also let us have a look at the dorsal fin images (dolphin fingerprint) she had taken throughout the tour, in which we could also try and match up these with the already existing DF catalog.
This trip also made it possible to get to know new and interesting people over a delicious brunch on deck.
Thanks Patrizia for your effort in making it possible for people to encounter marine wildlife and to be educated about marine cetaceans through such a mesmerising experience. All the best for you and Ecomarine Malta, and continue to embrace the science, so we can make this planet a better place!
Then she demonstrated how to ideally spot dolphins, by scanning the horizon with a binoculars and looking out for blows and surface displays.
When we encountered the dolphin pod, she always pointed out the blows, pec slaps and leaps. An average of 5 individuals mingled around the fish farms, in which the dolphins displayed their outstanding hunting skills to us.
After observing the dolphins we also had the opportunity to listen in on the acoustic recordings taken with the hydrophone, and were able to take a look at the spectrogram, to get an idea about what 'clicks' and 'signature whistles' really look like. On top she also let us have a look at the dorsal fin images (dolphin fingerprint) she had taken throughout the tour, in which we could also try and match up these with the already existing DF catalog.
This trip also made it possible to get to know new and interesting people over a delicious brunch on deck.
Thanks Patrizia for your effort in making it possible for people to encounter marine wildlife and to be educated about marine cetaceans through such a mesmerising experience. All the best for you and Ecomarine Malta, and continue to embrace the science, so we can make this planet a better place!
Dolphin watching trip
JoeCamilleri, 10-03-2021
It was very well conducted, and expertly executed. We enjoyed it very much. It was a tour that lasted most of the day. There is a lot of waiting around on the water, so if you are not that comfortable on water, you could be uncomfortable, but in a nice bright day, it is great
